'Confucian culture' gives Asia edge in chipmaking, former TSMC exec says

But Konrad Young warns that 'critical' human resources can't be taken for granted

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TSMC and other industry heavyweights are setting up cross-border programs to foster the next generations of talent in the chip industry. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)

LAULY LI and CHENG TING-FANG, Nikkei Asia tech correspondents

TAIPEI -- Skilled engineers and a disciplined work culture are two of Asia's biggest edges in advanced semiconductor production, but they cannot be taken for granted, according to one of Taiwan's leading chip industry figures.

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